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beard

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of BEARD

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage <a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den>
Near Antonyms avoid, eschew, shun; elude, escape, evade, shake

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